Section 3-170-9 - Investigations(a) After reviewing the complaint and the response, the elections commission may decide to investigate the complaint.(b) On its own motion, the elections commission may authorize an investigation, without a pending complaint.(c) The elections commission may convene a public hearing to receive evidence and to solicit public comment concerning the investigation. Such a public hearing will be held within a reasonable time after the elections commission has completed its investigation.[Eff JAN 24 2008] (Auth: HRS § 11-7.5) (Imp: HRS § 11-7.5)